Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Description
The recipe creates a spread by gently stirring sharp white and yellow cheddar cheeses with softened cream cheese and diced jarred pimentos. Mayonnaise adds creaminess and moisture, while Worcestershire sauce and optional minced garlic deepen the savory profile. Cayenne and black pepper provide mild heat and spice, which can be adjusted with paprika for a milder version. After blending these ingredients until uniform, the mixture is spread evenly between slices of white bread, then cut into triangles or smaller squares for serving. The sandwich’s flavor integrates sharp cheddar tang, creamy texture, and a subtle spicy kick, balanced with slight acidity and sweetness from pimentos.
This sandwich can be refrigerated for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. It can also be assembled ahead and kept chilled until ready to eat. Wrapping sandwiches in colored paper or napkins is a traditional presentation style, notably at events like the Masters Tournament where this sandwich is a classic offering.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese yellow, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 4- ounce pimento diced, drained, jar-packed
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic optional, my personal addition, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
- salt about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- black pepper about 1/2 teaspoon each, to taste
- hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here, dash of
- 8 white bread sliced
Instructions
- Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, cream cheese, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- Fold the mixture gently to combine until uniform.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
- Divide the pimento cheese between 4 slices of white bread. Spread evenly, then top with remaining slices.
- Slice into into triangles or smaller squares and serve.
Notes
- Refrigerate the pimento cheese at least one hour before serving to develop flavors.
- Made sandwiches can be kept refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness.
- Wrap sandwiches in green paper or napkins for a traditional presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 657mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1723IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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